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English Cocker Spaniel specialty history

The full record of the English Cocker Spaniel’s national and regional specialties, year by year — dates, venues, judges, entries, and winners, with sources. The current year is shown in full on the breed profile; this page is the archive.

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2026

National specialty

The 2026 National Specialty, the 84th National Specialty Events of the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc.: national week Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 8, 2026, at Purina Farms, 300 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, Missouri 63039. National Specialty conformation Thursday, May 7 – Friday, May 8, 2026: Suzanne Dwelly (186 entries — 81 dogs, 105 bitches; 207 total entries, 186 competitors; AKC event number 2026133232). Regional Specialty Tuesday, May 5, 2026: Douglas A. Johnson (171 entries; AKC event number 2026133234). Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Sally Rosenthal (81 sweepstakes entries, 19 veteran sweepstakes entries; AKC event number 2026133252). 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy Thursday, May 7, 2026: Suzanne Dwelly (16 entries; AKC event number 2026133233). Obedience Thursday, May 7, 2026: Leslye Pinnell (25 entries; AKC event number 2026133231). Rally Thursday, May 7, 2026: Leslye Pinnell (37 entries; AKC event number 2026133225). Junior Showmanship: Marissa Shepherd (4 junior entries, 2 competitors; 1 Pee-Wee). Agility Tuesday, May 5 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (AKC event number 2026133228); barn hunt and CGC/Trick Dog testing during the week. Entries opened Saturday, February 28, 2026, 6:00 a.m.; closed Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Event chair: Cynthia Anderson. Show secretary: Patricia Shaw, PO Box 2806, Belfair, WA 98528, [email protected]. Dedicated to the memory of Eileen Weston (Bobwhite) and Eugene Phoa (Wittersham). (Sources: AKC event search, event number 2026133232; ECSCA 2026 Judging Program; ECSCA 2026 Premium List; ECSCA 2026 marked catalog of results.)

Best of Breed: GCHS Majestic Sweet Apple Friends In Low Places (bitch). Best of Opposite Sex: GCHB Brandilyn's Time Travler (dog). Winners Dog and Best of Winners: Edgewood On Occasion (dog; also Best Puppy from the Regular Classes). Winners Bitch: Foxwoods QuinnTessential (bitch). Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: GCH Ashbrook Hot Tamale NA NAJ NF. Best in 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy: Majestic Spring Run's Take “It” To The Limit. Best Junior Handler: Brooke Boeske; Reserve Best Junior Handler: David Harmon.

Regional specialties

Regional specialty — Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Purina Farms, Gray Summit, Missouri (held with the national; AKC event number 2026133234). Judge: Douglas A. Johnson. 171 entries. Best of Breed: CH Golden Gait's Dance The Night Away (bitch). Best of Opposite Sex: GCH Edgewood Knock Knock (dog; also Best Veteran). Winners Dog: Istari Bellamy War At Dawn. Winners Bitch and Best of Winners: Bluestone N' Mijeans Perfect Fit. Best Puppy from the Regular Classes: armband 12. Best Bred By Exhibitor: armband 94. (Source: ECSCA 2026 Regional Results, marked catalog.)
Regional specialty — Saturday, January 10, 2026, World's Fair Exhibition Hall, 935 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee (ECSCA regional specialty; AKC event number 2026133202). Judge: S Kaul. 44 entries (19 dogs, 25 bitches). Results not confirmed in an accessible official source.
Heart of Michigan English Cocker Spaniel Club independent specialties — Saturday, September 5 – Sunday, September 6, 2026, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Judges and results not confirmed in an accessible official source.

2025

National specialty

The 2025 National Specialty, the 83rd National Specialty Events of the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc.: national events Tuesday, May 27 – Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 Main Street, Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566. National Specialty conformation Thursday, May 29, 2025: Margaret Wilson (167 entries — 82 dogs, 85 bitches; 189 total entries, 167 competitors; AKC event number 2025133226). Sweepstakes Tuesday, May 27, 2025: Beth Hendrick (83 entries; veteran sweepstakes 18 entries; AKC event number 2025133238). 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy Thursday, May 29, 2025: Margaret Wilson (2 entries; AKC event number 2025133223). Junior Showmanship: Ms. N Hollinger (3 junior entries). Obedience trial (AKC event number 2025133222) and rally trial (AKC event number 2025133223). Regional Specialty Friday, May 30, 2025: Jean Shepherd (160 entries; AKC event number 2025133240). Agility Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Pack of Paws, 26 Trolley Crossing Road, Charlton, Massachusetts; hunt test at Churchie Kennel Center, Barnstead, New Hampshire; scent work trial and national performance events during the week. Entries opened Wednesday, February 26, 2025; closed Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 12:00 p.m. PST. Event chair: Marc Johnson. Show secretary: Patricia Shaw. (Sources: AKC event search, event number 2025133226; ECSCA 2025 Premium List; ECSCA 2025 National Info.)

Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Winners Dog, and Winners Bitch not confirmed in an accessible official source. Best Junior Handler: Gideon Towell; Reserve Best Junior Handler: David Harmon.

Regional specialties

Regional specialty — Friday, May 30, 2025, Sturbridge Host Hotel, Sturbridge, Massachusetts (held with the national; AKC event number 2025133240). Judge: Jean Shepherd. 160 entries. Best of Breed: GCHS Majestic Sweet Apple Friends In Low Places (bitch). Best of Opposite Sex: GCHS Envizion Friday Vibes At Dragonstar (dog). Winners Dog: Dragonstar Ididitallforthecookie. Winners Bitch and Best of Winners: Bellamy That Special Something. (Source: ECSCA 2025 Regional Results, marked catalog.)

2024

National specialty

The 2024 National Specialty of the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc.: national week Tuesday, April 30 – Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Asheville, One Resort Drive, Asheville, North Carolina. National Specialty conformation Wednesday, May 1 – Friday, May 3, 2024: Joyce B. Winkels (199 entries — 91 dogs, 108 bitches; 234 total entries, 199 competitors; AKC event number 2024133219). Regional Specialty Tuesday, April 30, 2024: Mrs. Meghen Riese-Bassel (172 entries; AKC event number 2024133255). Sweepstakes: Dr. Bruce Barrett, DVM (AKC event number 2024133256). 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy: Joyce B. Winkels (AKC event number 2024133218). Obedience Tuesday, April 30, 2024: Ted G. McCall (30 entries; AKC event number 2024133217). Rally Tuesday, April 30, 2024: Ted G. McCall (AKC event number 2024133220). Junior Showmanship: Douglas Belter (3 junior entries). Stud Dog and Brood Bitch: Debbie Mason. Entries opened Friday, February 23, 2024, 8:00 a.m.; closed Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 12:00 p.m. Event chair: David Sullivan. Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows. Dedicated to the memory of Betty Ganung, Sheila Eckstein, Si Moss, Kate Romanski, and Kay Sutter. (Sources: AKC event search, event number 2024133219; ECSCA 2024 Premium List.)

Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Winners Dog, and Winners Bitch not confirmed in an accessible official source. Best Junior Handler: Abbey Mahn; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Gideon Towell. Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes (obedience): Cobblestone 'N Crystal's Hot Girl Summer CDX RN OA OAJ DCAT ACT2 ACT2J CGC (J Tully).

Regional specialties

No regional specialties recorded for 2024.